I am disgusted by what is allowed to air on Japanese television. This seemingly innocent children's cartoon is purposefully bringing up the youth of Japan to be a fat shaming culture. Just because a perfectly healthy bird can no longer do what he once could, his oppressors are forcing him to diet and starving him. It isn't because he is fat. Getting old happens to all of us. For instance, I can no longer touch my toes at the age of 29. The joints in my hips hurt when I stretch. It has nothing to do with my weight.

I am afraid I must stop watching this show and, while I realize I am a few seasons late in watching this, I must ask that all of you boycott Tamako Market.